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TCOLE proposes objective process for approving new law-enforcement agencies, adds appeal path
Summary
Staff unveiled a new multi-step application and review flow to decide whether a proposed law-enforcement agency provides public benefit and has sustainable funding; the change creates objective criteria, training and an appeals path to commissioners.
TCOLE staff presented a substantial revision to the agency-creation and deactivation process in proposed amendments to rule 2.11.16 aimed at bringing objectivity and clearer appeals to decisions about whether a prospective law-enforcement agency provides "public benefit." The draft pairs a preparatory 'best solution' phase (workshops, worksheets and counseling) with a business-plan-style sustainable-funding application and a final inspection before a new agency can be approved.
Staff explained that some prospective agencies will be…
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